How much does a carpet installer make in New York?
$64,590a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $31.05 an hour or $5,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.05
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,670Median: $64,590Highest 10%: $128,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $64,590 | $31.05 | |
| 75th | $93,990 | $45.19 | |
| 90th | $128,100 | $61.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for carpet installers.
| Rochester, NY | $61,700 |
| Albany, NY | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $31.05 ($64,590 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $64,590 against $50,340 nationally, 28% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,160, so New York pays 24% more.
Where does New York rank for carpet installer pay?
5 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.